1. relating to or using a bitmap; stored or displayed as a grid of individual pixels or bits
Usage: computing; technical

Examples

• The image was saved in a bitmapped format rather than as a vector graphic.
• Bitmapped fonts can appear pixelated when enlarged on screen.
• The old computer system used bitmapped displays to render text and graphics.
• Modern designers often prefer vector graphics over bitmapped images for scalability.
• The bitmapped representation stores color information for each individual pixel.